Player of the Season Awards

[colne-claret]

Is there one this season?

[burnmark]

Tomorrow night in Manchester

[colne-claret]

Tomorrow night in Manchester

Oh so is it part of the charity event? I’ve not seen any votes online for player of the season etc.

[burnmark]

Oh so is it part of the charity event? I’ve not seen any votes online for player of the season etc.

I think you can vote for goal of the season in the club website.

[GetIntoEm]

Sold out now for those who were slow at booking

[colne-claret]

Sold out now for those who were slow at booking

I suspect I’ve saved myself a few hundred quid

[wilks_bfc]

I suspect I’ve saved myself a few hundred quid

I get it’s to help raise money for the charity but completely pricing themselves out of the average Burnley fan

In 2020 a table of 10 was £850
In 2023 a table of 10 was £2000

[GetIntoEm]

I get it’s to help raise money for the charity but completely pricing themselves out of the average Burnley fan

In 2020 a table of 10 was £850
In 2023 a table of 10 was £2000

It's aimed at corporate customers, this is where they can make the biggest donations. Not your average Burnley fan

[wilks_bfc]

It's aimed at corporate customers, this is where they can make the biggest donations. Not your average Burnley fan

I completely get that as a charity fundraiser but for an end of season awards it should involve the supporters groups imo

[Row x]

I get it’s to help raise money for the charity but completely pricing themselves out of the average Burnley fan

In 2020 a table of 10 was £850
In 2023 a table of 10 was £2000

Not aimed at the average Burnley fan, not enough money was being raised for charity at the prices they were willing to pay
Good on those willing to pay and raise money for a good cause

[knclaret]

I suspect I’ve saved myself a few hundred quid

Or will miss a great night
Will Natasha be performing is the question

[wilks_bfc]

Not aimed at the average Burnley fan, not enough money was being raised for charity at the prices they were willing to pay
Good on those willing to pay and raise money for a good cause

And as replied previously I 100% get that it’s needed for maximum impact on fundraising as much as possible, I’m not against that. I just think for end of season awards, it should be inclusive to supporters
For all the good the club does, it’s these sort of things that alienates the fans and makes them think they aren’t important

It’s similar with the shirt auctions they’ve do. They go for £00’s which is out of reach for most fans

They once did it based on raffle at £5 a ticket and raised more that way than the auction did as more people take part at little cost

[Row x]

And as replied previously I 100% get that it’s needed for maximum impact on fundraising as much as possible, I’m not against that. I just think for end of season awards, it should be inclusive to supporters
For all the good the club does, it’s these sort of things that alienates the fans and makes them think they aren’t important

It’s similar with the shirt auctions they’ve do. They go for £00’s which is out of reach for most fans

They once did it based on raffle at £5 a ticket and raised more that way than the auction did as more people take part at little cost

I don't feel alienated at all
Maybe those who think they are important have had their nose put out.
I'm just glad at the amount of money being raised.

[colne-claret]

And as replied previously I 100% get that it’s needed for maximum impact on fundraising as much as possible, I’m not against that. I just think for end of season awards, it should be inclusive to supporters
For all the good the club does, it’s these sort of things that alienates the fans and makes them think they aren’t important

It’s similar with the shirt auctions they’ve do. They go for £00’s which is out of reach for most fans

They once did it based on raffle at £5 a ticket and raised more that way than the auction did as more people take part at little cost

I agree with this. I’m of an age where I don’t care about player interactions anymore but I was lucky enough as a kid to have regular access to events where I could get to meet the players and my dad didn’t have to spend 100’s of pounds. I feel sorry for the younger generation these days. It’s a lot less accessible for your average fan. Sadly, it’s the way football is going on the whole especially premier league.

Surely they can still do their charity events whilst having events with the fans too.

[colne-claret]

Or will miss a great night
Will Natasha be performing is the question

Be cheaper for me to go watch one of her concerts live.

[knclaret]

Fleming goal v Norwich goal of the season
Esteve player of the season
Brownhill players player of the season

[Holtyclaret]

And as replied previously I 100% get that it’s needed for maximum impact on fundraising as much as possible, I’m not against that. I just think for end of season awards, it should be inclusive to supporters
For all the good the club does, it’s these sort of things that alienates the fans and makes them think they aren’t important

It’s similar with the shirt auctions they’ve do. They go for £00’s which is out of reach for most fans

They once did it based on raffle at £5 a ticket and raised more that way than the auction did as more people take part at little cost

It is inclusive for fans, anyone could have bought a ticket and there were hundreds of st holding fans there.

[RammyClaret61]

Surely it’s not hard to do both. Their big fund raiser in Manchester. Don’t forget, Manchester isn’t local.
Just bring back the supporters night at Turf moor. Loads of local, loyal families who can’t afford £200 a pop.

Just do both.

[colne-claret]

It is inclusive for fans, anyone could have bought a ticket and there were hundreds of st holding fans there.

How much were tickets this year?

[ecc]

In fairness, a lot of the lads "connected" with the players a fortnight ago at The Royal Dyche.

[bumba]

It is inclusive for fans, anyone could have bought a ticket and there were hundreds of st holding fans there.

Hundreds out of 16k, doesn't sound too good really does it.
It isn't inclusive for all fans at all and I agree with the comments above about it alienating fans, it's saying we only want fans with money.
They could be other ways to raise money for charity, why not have an expensive sportsman's dinner with the players and manager doing interviews etc with a special guest but leave the awards night to the fans.

[Holtyclaret]

Hundreds out of 16k, doesn't sound too good really does it.
It isn't inclusive for all fans at all and I agree with the comments above about it alienating fans, it's saying we only want fans with money.
They could be other ways to raise money for charity, why not have an expensive sportsman's dinner with the players and manager doing interviews etc with a special guest but leave the awards night to the fans.

How many tickets were there in the days of pie and peas and **** ups in a marquee by ground? I’m guessing less than a huge banqueting suite in a conference hotel designed for such events.

[Holtyclaret]

How much were tickets this year?

Started at about £200 I believe and sold out.

[burnmark]

What hotel was it at?

[Holtyclaret]

What hotel was it at?

Hilton Deansgate

[colne-claret]

How many tickets were there in the days of pie and peas and **** ups in a marquee by ground? I’m guessing less than a huge banqueting suite in a conference hotel designed for such events.

Maybe not but you wouldn’t have to fork out £800 for a family of four to go.

[bumba]

How many tickets were there in the days of pie and peas and **** ups in a marquee by ground? I’m guessing less than a huge banqueting suite in a conference hotel designed for such events.

How many season ticket holders did we have in those days?
How much success did we have to celebrate in those days?

Fans want to be more involved now and want to show their appreciation to the players for the success they are bringing to the club.

Use the banqueting suite for a fancy rich man's dinner, let your average fan show their appreciation at the awards night

[Holtyclaret]

Maybe not but you wouldn’t have to fork out £800 for a family of four to go.

Not really the target market for a black tie evening event I’d imagine.

Its an event to make as much money as possible for Burnley fc in the community.

[Holtyclaret]

How many season ticket holders did we have in those days?
How much success did we have to celebrate in those days?

Fans want to be more involved now and want to show their appreciation to the players for the success they are bringing to the club.

Use the banqueting suite for a fancy rich man's dinner, let your average fan show their appreciation at the awards night

[Holtyclaret]

How many season ticket holders did we have in those days?
How much success did we have to celebrate in those days?

Fans want to be more involved now and want to show their appreciation to the players for the success they are bringing to the club.

Use the banqueting suite for a fancy rich man's dinner, let your average fan show their appreciation at the awards night

There’s a free parade on Tuesday and there’s been two ground celebrations. Also numerous open training events at Gawthorpe if this do is too expensive for you, it’s too expensive for me.

Things move on, the clubs moved on with our time at the top table etc….. sections of our support expect the world because they buy a relatively cheap season ticket which doesn’t pay the players wages anymore like it used to.

It’s all about making the most amount for BFC in the community these days.

[colne-claret]

Not really the target market for a black tie evening event I’d imagine.

Its an event to make as much money as possible for Burnley fc in the community.

I completely understand the idea of hosting a charity dinner to raise funds, it’s a great initiative and the ticket price makes sense for a good cause. However, tying this event to the Player of the Season awards risks alienating the everyday fan. Holding it in Manchester rather than Burnley only adds to that feeling of disconnect. Surely, these could be two separate events, one focused on the charity and another more accessible for the local fans. Football is increasingly becoming a sport for the wealthy, moving away from its working class roots. Sadly, I’m not convinced our current owners fully grasp what this club means to its supporters or how deeply it’s rooted in the heart of our local community.

[Row x]

Hundreds out of 16k, doesn't sound too good really does it.
It isn't inclusive for all fans at all and I agree with the comments above about it alienating fans, it's saying we only want fans with money.
They could be other ways to raise money for charity, why not have an expensive sportsman's dinner with the players and manager doing interviews etc with a special guest but leave the awards night to the fans.

Charge a fiver a head, it's still only a few hundred out of 16k.....but less money raised

[Row x]

I completely understand the idea of hosting a charity dinner to raise funds, it’s a great initiative and the ticket price makes sense for a good cause. However, tying this event to the Player of the Season awards risks alienating the everyday fan. Holding it in Manchester rather than Burnley only adds to that feeling of disconnect. Surely, these could be two separate events, one focused on the charity and another more accessible for the local fans. Football is increasingly becoming a sport for the wealthy, moving away from its working class roots. Sadly, I’m not convinced our current owners fully grasp what this club means to its supporters or how deeply it’s rooted in the heart of our local community.

At least we've been able to bring disconnection into the debate, sounds like last season

[Holtyclaret]

I completely understand the idea of hosting a charity dinner to raise funds, it’s a great initiative and the ticket price makes sense for a good cause. However, tying this event to the Player of the Season awards risks alienating the everyday fan. Holding it in Manchester rather than Burnley only adds to that feeling of disconnect. Surely, these could be two separate events, one focused on the charity and another more accessible for the local fans. Football is increasingly becoming a sport for the wealthy, moving away from its working class roots. Sadly, I’m not convinced our current owners fully grasp what this club means to its supporters or how deeply it’s rooted in the heart of our local community.

Lots of everyday fans attended. Save up if it means so much. Been this way for a good few years now.

[Holtyclaret]

At least we've been able to bring disconnection into the debate, sounds like last season

Suppose when folk can’t whinge about on-field activities they’ll find something.

[colne-claret]

At least we've been able to bring disconnection into the debate, sounds like last season

Just because you don’t feel disconnected doesn’t mean the issue isn’t real for others. Not everything starts and ends with your experience.

[colne-claret]

Lots of everyday fans attended. Save up if it means so much. Been this way for a good few years now.

It’s not something I’m personally interested in attending, but I really feel for the younger fans these days, events like this just aren’t as accessible as they used to be. £200 per person is a lot of money for many people. I can afford it, but I choose not to go. At the end of the day, let’s not forget we’re a small town football club from one of the most deprived areas in the country.

[bumba]

There’s a free parade on Tuesday and there’s been two ground celebrations. Also numerous open training events at Gawthorpe if this do is too expensive for you, it’s too expensive for me.

Things move on, the clubs moved on with our time at the top table etc….. sections of our support expect the world because they buy a relatively cheap season ticket which doesn’t pay the players wages anymore like it used to.

It’s all about making the most amount for BFC in the community these days.

It isn't me I'm concerned about, I can afford it but still wouldn't pay those prices.
It's the next generation that are suffering, as a smaller club we need to involve the children in the community as much as possible or they'll choose bigger clubs in the premier league to support.
Children can't save to go to these events.
Your right about cheap season tickets not paying the wages but is that the fans fault?
Were any supporters clubs invited to attend last night to hand out their awards? I genuinely don't know.
As I've repeated have a fancy dinner to raise the money they wanna raise with people who want to spend that kind of money.

[Holtyclaret]

It’s not something I’m personally interested in attending, but I really feel for the younger fans these days, events like this just aren’t as accessible as they used to be. £200 per person is a lot of money for many people. I can afford it, but I choose not to go. At the end of the day, let’s not forget we’re a small town football club from one of the most deprived areas in the country.

It’s not really a night for younger fans though is it? As said there’s parades, community events, open training sessions, matchday activities and youth teams.

Doesn’t interest you but you spend your bh whinging about it, very odd.

Enjoy your day UTC

[RammyClaret61]

Suppose when folk can’t whinge about on-field activities they’ll find something.

I can’t believe how you’re missing the point. You seem to think it can only be one, but why not both?

When they had the Supporters night at turf moor, they also had the club night. When Pace came in, he dropped the supporters one. The club basically told all the supporters clubs, we don’t care about who you pick for your poty. I can’t see on the winners list Accrington Clarets poty, Burnley supporters club poty, London Clarets poty, Rossendale clarets poty, up the clarets poty, Boundary Clarets poty, even us here at Melbourne Clarets presented the last 2 years of the event.


Keep the big money making charity night in Manchester. No one is saying it shouldn’t happen.


But also, look after your less well off fans, your new fans.. kids.
Is it really so hard to put aside one evening for all those supporters clubs who worked hard all season running coaches?

THEY RAN BOTH SIDE BY SIDE FOR YEARS.

[Holtyclaret]

It isn't me I'm concerned about, I can afford it but still wouldn't pay those prices.
It's the next generation that are suffering, as a smaller club we need to involve the children in the community as much as possible or they'll choose bigger clubs in the premier league to support.
Children can't save to go to these events.
Your right about cheap season tickets not paying the wages but is that the fans fault?
Were any supporters clubs invited to attend last night to hand out their awards? I genuinely don't know.
As I've repeated have a fancy dinner to raise the money they wanna raise with people who want to spend that kind of money.

It’s not really an event for kids though is it, it’s a black tie evening function. It’s literally an event to raise mega funds for BFC in the community, which in turn provides far more to the town, community and area.

The club does plenty for its young fans and the community.

[bumba]

Charge a fiver a head, it's still only a few hundred out of 16k.....but less money raised

We had 15-20 minutes of boredom after the final whistle Saturday, could the supporters awards not have filled that time?
If they charged £5 a head though and 500 fans attended then had their fancy do in Manchester it'd actually be £2,500 more raised than just having the night in Manchester.
I thought your maths would be better.

[bumba]

It’s not really an event for kids though is it, it’s a black tie evening function. It’s literally an event to raise mega funds for BFC in the community, which in turn provides far more to the town, community and area.

The club does plenty for its young fans and the community.

Doesn't do anywhere near as much for the community as it used too.
As has been said both ran for years why does that need to stop now?

[colne-claret]

It’s not really a night for younger fans though is it? As said there’s parades, community events, open training sessions, matchday activities and youth teams.

Doesn’t interest you but you spend your bh whinging about it, very odd.

Enjoy your day UTC

I’m not just thinking about it from my own perspective, I’m considering the wider fanbase. You seem to be looking at it more from a personal standpoint. Every season, there used to be a Supporters’ Club Player of the Season awards night. It was affordable, enjoyable, and gave loads of kids the chance to meet their favourite players for photos and autographs. These events continued up until around the 2018/19 season, then they stopped. It was a great, inclusive way for fans to meet the team.

[cblantfanclub]

I remember as a youngster standing at the gates of Scott Park to ask for players autographs as they turned up for the annual after season bowls match. Perhaps about 20 of us there and got most of the first teams signatures - real connection with the fans.
I have had to accept that life changes and football has too. Time some accepted this and moved on.
As one poster pointed out several players turned up at the Royal Dyche which in this day and age is rare.
I do think the owners get the town etc. as best they can especially JJ Watt.

[Holtyclaret]

I can’t believe how you’re missing the point. You seem to think it can only be one, but why not both?

When they had the Supporters night at turf moor, they also had the club night. When Pace came in, he dropped the supporters one. The club basically told all the supporters clubs, we don’t care about who you pick for your poty. I can’t see on the winners list Accrington Clarets poty, Burnley supporters club poty, London Clarets poty, Rossendale clarets poty, up the clarets poty, Boundary Clarets poty, even us here at Melbourne Clarets presented the last 2 years of the event.


Keep the big money making charity night in Manchester. No one is saying it shouldn’t happen.


But also, look after your less well off fans, your new fans.. kids.
Is it really so hard to put aside one evening for all those supporters clubs who worked hard all season running coaches?

THEY RAN BOTH SIDE BY SIDE FOR YEARS.

We’re talking about an event designed to raise funds for the less well off and youth.

As for everything else, it’s seems an issue for the fab committee. Have you contacted them or Pace direct?

Is the onus not on supporters groups arranging their own end of season nuptials??

Times change and things move on.

[colne-claret]

We’re talking about an event designed to raise funds for the less well off and youth.

As for everything else, it’s seems an issue for the fab committee. Have you contacted them or Pace direct?

Is the onus not on supporters groups arranging their own end of season nuptials??

Times change and things move on.

Things have been raised time and time again but are constantly dismissed. How can you arrange a supporters end of year awards without the club consenting to this?

[Holtyclaret]

Doesn't do anywhere near as much for the community as it used too.
As has been said both ran for years why does that need to stop now?

Suggest you follow BFC in the community to see how much they do, especially with the sharp increase in funding.

It hasn’t stopped now it stopped years ago.

Nothing stopping supporters clubs having their own do’s, I’m sure the club would help/support/reduce rates if held at ground.

[colne-claret]

Suggest you follow BFC in the community to see how much they do, especially with the sharp increase in funding.

It hasn’t stopped now it stopped years ago.

Nothing stopping supporters clubs having their own do’s, I’m sure the club would help/support/reduce rates if held at ground.

I suggest you are wrong on this. They don’t want the supporters clubs events at the ground anymore.

[Holtyclaret]

I suggest you are wrong on this. They don’t want the supporters clubs events at the ground anymore.

There’s plenty of other venues.

It’s obviously an emotive subject. Maybe the effort at addressing it would better spent contacting the fab or club than whinging on a message board??